A Very Rare Fiat Punto Evo Sporting Hows It Holding Up

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Комментарии • 81

  • @andrew1212w
    @andrew1212w 2 года назад +3

    I love your videos you explain things really well 👍

  • @nevillepretorius8948
    @nevillepretorius8948 2 года назад +4

    Very nice cars! We have a Punto Abarth Scorpione, its a lovely car!

  • @richardjohnson3463
    @richardjohnson3463 2 года назад +2

    Always nice to see one if these, tidy little car

  • @andyhill8236
    @andyhill8236 2 года назад

    Cracking video Neil and you don't see many if any of these nice car and in pretty good condition

  • @grotesmurf1
    @grotesmurf1 2 года назад +3

    Another nice vid Neil, thank you!

  • @kevgermany
    @kevgermany 2 года назад +5

    Love Puntos. Fun to drive, good handling.

    • @ItaliaAutos
      @ItaliaAutos  2 года назад

      I prefer them over Mito’s.

  • @thierrydelage1681
    @thierrydelage1681 Год назад

    Still got mine in metallic silver colour bought brand new in june 2012 (one of the latest models with the last facelift without the "mustache" released before they eventually stopped the production). Got it with the "lounge" trim which included many options (automatic dual zone A/C, bluetooth connectivity, satnav, panoramic opening glass roof, rear spoiler and aluminium dootstep plates with Punto logo). It has now 80000km after almost 11 years and still works like magic. Zero corrosion as it's kept in a closed temperature controled garage and....zero problem so far. Super cheap to maintain and a decent petrol consumption even when being slightly heavy on the pedal. All in all a fun, brisk and reliable daily driver i intend to keep a few more years 😃

  • @danieleconcini3815
    @danieleconcini3815 2 года назад +2

    Really great video about the punto thanks 😊

  • @red75v67
    @red75v67 2 года назад +6

    Nice car Neil. I'd definitely have one of these over a Mito, if only for the looks.

  • @4baconandbeans
    @4baconandbeans 2 года назад

    sick video! I drive a punto evo sporting in the blue color, its my second car and im in love, its nice to see there are still some around in good condition! the only downside in my opinion is that the fuel consumption is not what it claims to be, but alright, not the biggest problem

    • @richardgerard1223
      @richardgerard1223 2 года назад +1

      Trying to get hold of one myself. How is the performance?

  • @dwellminster9219
    @dwellminster9219 2 года назад +1

    I had one of these last year and loved it. Unfortunately the piston rings and multiair unit went at only 65k so it got traded in

  • @adamjow8405
    @adamjow8405 2 года назад +1

    Does look like a nice solid car that one. Great video.

  • @davidvickers4228
    @davidvickers4228 2 года назад +3

    Nice looking car got a r reg sporting myself in yellow 😀

  • @turbomac5195
    @turbomac5195 2 года назад +1

    Just bought one of these 😎

  • @damiantuttle402
    @damiantuttle402 2 года назад

    Neil...im a new subscriber , love the channel and your presentation . Do you have any vids on clutch changes for DMF 159s ?? 2.4

    • @ItaliaAutos
      @ItaliaAutos  2 года назад

      Hi welcome. No I don't sorry.

  • @kimwalton2873
    @kimwalton2873 2 года назад +3

    Love your videos. I wish I could see more Alpha Romeo/Fiats in the USA but they are few and far between.:-(

    • @ItaliaAutos
      @ItaliaAutos  2 года назад +2

      Wish I was more popular in the US.

    • @glennlindamood
      @glennlindamood 2 года назад

      Yes, why do most car shoppers in the U.S. want an SUV the size of a battleship?! Sure wish we had more Alfa/FIAT/Abarth type cars on the road here in Ohio!

    • @kimwalton2873
      @kimwalton2873 2 года назад

      @@glennlindamood I have read that the modern pickup truck is similar dimensions to the Sherman tank that was used in WWII.

  • @_RicksGarage
    @_RicksGarage 2 года назад +1

    Always had a soft spot for Punto’s. I’m still searching for a clean Mk1 Sporting but I could be waiting a while!

    • @ItaliaAutos
      @ItaliaAutos  2 года назад

      Don’t think they exist anymore. You have to restore them.

    • @Mikeb1001
      @Mikeb1001 2 года назад

      A GT was up for 5k recently, fully re done

    • @EnzoSporting
      @EnzoSporting 2 года назад +1

      I had a black Punto Sporting first series 1.2 16V 86CV, I exchanged it 8 years ago and bought a Giulietta TB

  • @silvermane9370
    @silvermane9370 2 года назад

    My 1994 Punto GT turbo had the exact same shriveling and peeling vinyl on the door post lol.

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 2 года назад +2

    Enjoyed that one Neil, best built Punto to date, shame there isn't a replacement.

    • @raidensub
      @raidensub 2 года назад +2

      New Punto will come out in two years, it will be using the Peugeot 208 frame.

    • @ItaliaAutos
      @ItaliaAutos  2 года назад +1

      Will be electric too then

    • @carobsessions4707
      @carobsessions4707 2 года назад

      @@ItaliaAutos yeah real fun will be history than
      Because these cars are known for fun to drive
      But ev version maybe not that much fu to drive

  • @honda0105
    @honda0105 2 года назад +2

    Fair play to the current owner. That’s a tidy little motor for its age.

  • @swayrevenge657
    @swayrevenge657 2 года назад

    You need to fix your turbo actuator. Mine was doing the same thing when I first got it.

  • @jonny1302
    @jonny1302 2 года назад +1

    Great video Neil, have you found me a late great spec 159 yet?

  • @howardlake6178
    @howardlake6178 2 года назад +5

    Another brilliant video from you! But how well has that held up. Considering it's red you'd expect it to be extremely faded, so I assume it's been garaged. Also headlights show that. But underneath............

    • @ItaliaAutos
      @ItaliaAutos  2 года назад

      It’s was a very tidy car even better once the front end it painted better.

    • @byronmills5952
      @byronmills5952 2 года назад +1

      Underneath it's no better or worse than the majority of 11 yr old cars that have been subjected to over a decades use on salted British winter roads. Some careful rust prevention measures at this stage would work wonders for its long term servival.

    • @Mikeb1001
      @Mikeb1001 2 года назад

      Rare to find a red Punto that the bumpers match the rest of the car, underneath is fine it’s just minor surface rust, nothing a wire brush wouldn’t sort

  • @Alexander_l322
    @Alexander_l322 2 года назад

    Do you know if the Evo headlights fit on the older GP? I know the rear lights do after wiring them in.
    I just picked up a fiat GP 1.4 T jet a few weeks ago to do up and give to my sister. It’s a fun little car and very nippy I think. If I was keeping it then I’d map it, bigger turbo and whatnot to try to get 200bhp out of it lol.

  • @dusankocisevic6823
    @dusankocisevic6823 Год назад

    Mito/Punto/Mito🤣🤣🤣
    RESPECT mate🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

  • @PRG888
    @PRG888 2 года назад

    Do you ever see the older Fiat Punto HGT? We had a yellow one and we have never seen one on the road since

  • @stevenallen8802
    @stevenallen8802 2 года назад

    I always wondered what that slot in the dash was for

  • @a11csc
    @a11csc 2 года назад +1

    nice example neil

  • @domenicantoniodeluca6598
    @domenicantoniodeluca6598 2 года назад +1

    in italy it is a very normal fiat punto evo sport, its engine is a 135hp 1.4 multiair

  • @montanaheaventush
    @montanaheaventush Год назад

    I have a 2010 Punto Evo but the GT ie non turbo, NA 1.4 multi air ..anyone know how hard it is to upgrade it to the Sporting turbo spec?

  • @norb0254
    @norb0254 2 года назад

    Do they still have the tin plate at the brake servo that lasts about 3 years is a £10 to buy but the dealer wants £300 to fit

  • @djoledzo1
    @djoledzo1 2 года назад

    Dear Mr. Neil, I own an alfa romeo 147, 2005, 1.9 jtdm 150 hp and I am in a dilemma whether my car has a plastics swirl flaps on the intake or no. I like your video and all you doing with cars. Regards

    • @bernymonty22
      @bernymonty22 2 года назад +2

      If you have a all aluminium intake manifold than yes. You have a plastic swirl flaps. The newer engines have plastic intake with aluminium swirl housing and have a steel flaps. l recommended, that you get a manifold of old JTD 16V (year 2002-2004) engines which dont have swirls, replace it and erase it from ecu. Problem forever gone. l done this to my 159 and blend it EGR valve.

    • @djoledzo1
      @djoledzo1 2 года назад

      @@bernymonty22 Thanks for the tip

  • @norb0254
    @norb0254 2 года назад +1

    Tyres now have to be less than 10 years old ,though only on the steer odd i know ..I had the original Grande Punto sporting when they came out ..Great car ...Strangely enough i googled it's reg SC06XPP and it's in Russia !!!!!!!!!!!...I am on my 3rd Mito ,A Punto with a different body

  • @Mikeb1001
    @Mikeb1001 2 года назад

    How much would the top mounts be to replace? I assume they haven’t changed on newer models? Mines a 14 reg 1.4 8v Jet Black 2. Just getting an idea as it has an advisory for the mounts on both sides for minor corrosion

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 2 года назад

      They don’t corrode they are made of plastic. They groan and rumble like when you turn the wheel stationary and low speeds. Cost about £15 each so £30 a pair. Very simple and quick to change them with the right tools.

  • @Negativvv
    @Negativvv 2 года назад

    MiTo on the brain lol.... Surprised the steering wheel isn't peeling as Fiat of that era seem to develop that even in lower mileage cars. Classic Italian car air intake hose spit, so many Alfa Busso cars had that issue!!

    • @Mikeb1001
      @Mikeb1001 2 года назад

      My Punto Jet Black has the silver inserts around the Blue&Me controls and at the bottom (flat bottom steering wheel) and it’s all scratched and worn off

  • @blerriegerrie
    @blerriegerrie 2 года назад

    What size rims are on this Punto? I drive a 2011 grande Punto.

  • @montanaheaventush
    @montanaheaventush Год назад

    Anyone had an issues with the 6 speed box, works perfectly but has started making very odd noises.. at least I think its the box, could be the clutch..IDK

  • @geriatricprogrammer4364
    @geriatricprogrammer4364 2 года назад

    My first car was a 97 plate punto. It would leave a little present for me on the driveway every morning. A pile of rust as it dissolved before my very eyes. This was 21 years ago, so the owner of this one must have stored it in bubble wrap.

    • @4baconandbeans
      @4baconandbeans 2 года назад

      you've said it correct, 21 years ago, with these punto's from 2011 i've not seen big problems with rust

    • @EnzoSporting
      @EnzoSporting 2 года назад

      The first series Punto was born in 1993!

  • @DRILLBABYDRIL
    @DRILLBABYDRIL 2 года назад +2

    I’ll tell you one thing the Fiat Tipo ( modern one ) drive better than a Giulietta and better value for money too.
    I work for BCA punto’s are a rare car going trough the trade

    • @silviannistor
      @silviannistor 2 года назад +1

      Lol, define better. It has semi rigid axle, unlike independent multilink on giulietta, engines are gutless, steering is single rack&pinnion, so stability, mobility and sportivity on tipo are out of the question. If it is better because it s your car, ok then. But let s not kid ourselves, the 2 cars have nothing in common. Tipo is ancient content in shiny new wrapper. Too bad, because it looks good, especially the estate.

    • @EnzoSporting
      @EnzoSporting 2 года назад

      Are you sure? I wouldn't really say....

    • @DRILLBABYDRIL
      @DRILLBABYDRIL 2 года назад

      @@EnzoSporting
      Positive pal. You wouldn’t think it though.
      I work for BCA a shift about 60 cars a day, you get the feel for cars and their common problem too.

    • @DRILLBABYDRIL
      @DRILLBABYDRIL 2 года назад +1

      @@silviannistor
      Drive one you’ll be surprised. It even has a place to rest the “ Clutch Foot “ unlike any G
      P.s I drive a 3.2 Brera Q4 75k on the clock had it since 2013. I had a 2004 3.2 Audi Quattro for 2018 whilst I stored the Brera. Love my Brera it’s never going to be sold

  • @alfamale5065
    @alfamale5065 2 года назад +1

    A nice lesser seen Alfiat romeo munto 🤣

  • @mohammedshaji9785
    @mohammedshaji9785 2 года назад

    Diesel MJD is better than petrol

  • @roby72s
    @roby72s 2 года назад

    The Evo sadly was a mistake. Fiat managed again, to turn a beautiful front end like in the Grande Punto in an ugly one. For the rest the Evo, is a great little car.

    • @ItaliaAutos
      @ItaliaAutos  2 года назад

      I personally think they did a pretty good job on the facelift. Don't forget the grande was already an old car by the time they facelifted it.

    • @4baconandbeans
      @4baconandbeans 2 года назад

      to be honest, i like the punto evo more, i know a lot of people hate the black plastic bits but in my opinion it gives it a more contrasted look. and the headlights are a bit more squared of and that gives it a more modern look, as well as the taillights

    • @marinobottali7823
      @marinobottali7823 2 года назад +1

      Yeah evo looks way more aggressive especially in Abarth form 😍👌🇮🇹

    • @roby72s
      @roby72s 2 года назад

      @@marinobottali7823 In my opinion the evo is very ugly. The designers, have taken the sporty and very elegant front end of the Grande Punto, and put on a tooth-brace. At the rear and they have added a pair of nappy. Infact the Fiat designers realised, the absurdity of their mistake, and come out with another restiling, very soon.

    • @marinobottali7823
      @marinobottali7823 2 года назад

      @@roby72s that's your opinion
      But you won't convince me lol!

  • @Emanuele3836
    @Emanuele3836 Год назад

    Che ha di raro ? Anzi a meno delle altre maaaaaaa

    • @Sheriff11
      @Sheriff11 3 месяца назад

      rara in loro paese,